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Last Verified: October 2026
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
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| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System |
| Common Place of Service | 21 - Inpatient Hospital 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | 51 - Multiple procedures GC - Service performed by resident under supervision |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $197.73 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 33241 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $156.365 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 33241 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 33241 by major payers:
$305.98
$306.43
$331.69
$359.41
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CPT 33241
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Surgery Center Of Peoria, LLC, Surgery Center Of Peoria
Surgery Center Of Peoria LLC
$5,319.00Published rateSurgery Center Of Pembroke Pines, LLC
Surgery Center Of Pembroke
$3,500.00Published rateAndover Ambulatory Surgery Center, LLC
Andover Ambulatory Surgery Center LLC
$1,900.00Published rateMountain Laurel Surgery Center L.L.C.
Mountain Laurel Surgery Center, LLC
$1,176.00Published rateEye Surgery Center Of Western Ohio LLC, Eye Surgery Center Of Western Ohio
Eye Surgery Center Of Western Ohio LLC
$518.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 33241 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 33241 code is part of the Surgery services used for Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.
The CPT 33241 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 33230-CPT | Moderate | Pacemaker Placement, Surgery To Insert A Pacing Cardioverter-Defibrillator. This Device Delivers An Electric Shock To Control Rapid Or Irregular Heart Rhythms In Order To Restore A Normal Heart Beat. |
| 33231-CPT | Moderate | Pacemaker Placement, Surgery To Insert A Pacing Cardioverter-Defibrillator. This Device Delivers An Electric Shock To Control Rapid Or Irregular Heart Rhythms In Order To Restore A Normal Heart Beat. |
| 33241-CPT | Moderate | Removal Of Implantable Cardiov, Removal Of Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Pulsegenerator Only Removal Of Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Pulse |
| 33249-CPT | High | Insertion Or Replacement Of Im, Insertion Or Replacement Of Implantablecardioverter-Defibrillator Lead(S) By Other Than Thoracotomy With Insertion Of Cardio-Defibrillator Pulse |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 33241. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 33241 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
Medicare & Medicaid Rates
Government-set reimbursement amounts
Private Insurance Rates
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Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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